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Ota, Yamauchi Awarded Spring Decorations
Henry Ota and Gary Yamauchi On April 29, the government of Japan announced the recipients of its Spring 2017 Decorations. From the...
Rafu Shimpo
May 8, 20174 min read
OBITUARY: Noritoshi Kanai, 94; Chairman of Mutual Trading Co.
Mutual Trading Company Chairman Noritoshi Kanai, often called the “Culinary Ambassador of Japan to the U.S.,” passed away on April 22 due...
Rafu Shimpo
May 6, 20173 min read
L.A. Times Small Business Forum on Thursday
The Los Angeles Times Small Business Forum, presented by Morgan Stanley, will be held on Thursday, April 27, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at...
Rafu Shimpo
Apr 26, 20171 min read
JA Leadership Delegation Meets with Abe
The JALD group at the Tomodachi reception with Akie Abe, first lady of Japan. From left: Ken Russell, Gary Yamashita, Leslie A. Ito,...
Rafu Shimpo
Apr 18, 20174 min read
Muratsuchi Advances Bill on Culturally Sensitive Senior Health Care
The former Keiro Nursing Homes in Gardena (pictured) and Lincoln Heights are now known as Kei-Ai Healthcare Centers. (Rafu Shimpo photos)...
Rafu Shimpo
Apr 17, 20175 min read
INTO THE NEXT STAGE: Fly the Friendly Skies? Not So Much
Before you read further, you may want to Google “David Dao United Airlines video” just for context. If you haven’t already seen the video...
Rafu Shimpo
Apr 14, 20176 min read
CAPAC Chair Calls for Answers Regarding United Airlines Incident
Videos of a bloodied Dr. David Dao being dragged from United Airlines Flight 3411 on April 9 have gone viral. WASHINGTON — Congressional...
Rafu Shimpo
Apr 13, 20172 min read
Muratsuchi Calls for Hydrofluoric Acid Ban at Refineries
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi speaks at a press conference on Saturday prior to a South Coast Air Quality Management District hearing on...
Rafu Shimpo
Apr 5, 20172 min read
Designs for Development of Little Tokyo Galleria Property Unveiled
The owners of the indoor mall, which opened in the 1980s and was renovated in 2014, submitted plans with the Department of City Planning...
Rafu Shimpo
Mar 28, 20171 min read
Huge Development Planned for Little Tokyo Galleria
Rafu Staff Report Little Tokyo Galleria opened in 1985. Owners filed plans on Feb. 10 to build 994 residential units on the property....
Rafu Shimpo
Mar 21, 20172 min read
11-Member JA Leadership Delegation Heads for Japan
Japanese American Leadership Delegation at the Japanese American National Museum. Front row, from left: Kaz Maniwa, U.S.-Japan Council;...
Rafu Shimpo
Mar 4, 20178 min read
Legacy Built One Grain at a Time
Ross Koda of Koda Farms (left) receives the Japan Agricultural Association commendation from Consul General Akira Chiba. The Japan...
Rafu Shimpo
Jan 16, 20172 min read
From the New Year’s Issue: Those We Lost in 2016
Following are some of the notable individuals who died during the past year, in alphabetical order. Victor Abe, 95, MIS veteran, early...
Rafu Shimpo
Jan 2, 20176 min read
USJC Confab Focuses on Japan-Silicon Valley Ties
From left: Silicon Valley Host Committee Co‐Chair Tasha Yorozu; Hiroaki Nakanishi, chairman of the board, representative executive...
Rafu Shimpo
Dec 30, 20163 min read
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Dec 21, 20160 min read
Rafu Shimpo
Dec 15, 20160 min read
JCCF to Launch Year-End Charity Drive
The Nisei Week Court will help kick off the campaign on Saturday in Little Tokyo. (MARIO G. REYES/Rafu Shimpo) The Japanese Chamber of...
Rafu Shimpo
Dec 1, 20161 min read
Rafu Shimpo
Nov 10, 20160 min read
Rafu Will Continue Through 2017
Mark Nakakihara and Ellen Endo discussed changes they are implementing at The Rafu Shimpo. (J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo) By J.K....
Rafu Shimpo
Nov 2, 20168 min read
JACCC Teaming Up with Suntory
JACCC staff member Chester Ikei unveils the Suntory Terrace sign. By J.K. YAMAMOTO, Rafu Staff Writer A partnership between the Japanese...
Rafu Shimpo
Sep 28, 20163 min read
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